By: Damaris Ababio, PTA, MSCS, Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center
Physical Therapy encompasses a wide scope of treatment and specialties that may not often be realized. For instance, here at the Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, we have many therapists who specialize in areas such as:
- Neuro rehab- addresses neurological as well as functional impairments resulting from conditions such as a stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, movement disorders, vestibular disorders and concussions.
- Pelvic floor dysfunctions- addresses various problems resulting from muscular weakness or imbalance surrounding the pelvic floor. Conditions such as urinary incontinence, bowel dysfunction and constant or intermittent pelvic pain
- Lymphedema- addresses chronic swelling as a result of damage or deficiency to the lymphatic system caused by trauma, infection, obesity, genetic malformations and chronic venous insufficiency.
- Orthopedics- addresses post-operative care from surgical procedures such as a hip or knee replacement, rotator cuff repair etc. Sport related injuries, deconditioning, muscular weakness, poor mobility and many more.
- Craniofacial pain and Temporomandibular joint dysfunctions- addresses conditions and symptoms affecting the jaw such as arthritis, jaw dislocations or ligament laxity, muscle spasms and weakness etc. Craniofacial treatment addresses conditions such as Bell’s palsy, post-herpetic neuropathy and many more.
These are just a few of the specialties within the physical therapy profession. Please reach out to the Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Center located at the Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center with any further questions you may have.
Damaris Ababio, PTA, MSCS, is a Physical Therapist Assistant at the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center. She treats patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions as well as balance and gait deficits. Damaris completed her education at Essex County Community College in May 2011 and has been working at the ACC since October 2011. Damaris is currently a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (2018) and an LSVT BIG certified therapist (2020). She also serves as a member of the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Professionals and the American Physical Therapy Association. When she’s not working, Damaris enjoys spending time with her family, participating in philanthropic work or carrying out DIY projects.
The experienced and compassionate staff at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Rehabilitation centers, with locations in West Orange and Livingston, offers adults and children the specialized care they need to resume an active life after surgery, injury or illness. Staff is committed to providing patients with the most advanced services in a safe, caring and soothing environment. For high-risk patients who are unable to visit in person, telehealth is an option. Patients do not need a prescription for physical therapy services.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 973-322-7500.